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Carlos Sainz has suggested the decision to retain Fred Vasseur as Ferrari’s F1 Team Principal was to shut down any further speculation around the Frenchman’s future.
Carlos Sainz believes that Ferrari’s decision to keep Fred Vasseur as Team Principal was to put an end to rumors surrounding his future. Vasseur recently signed a multi-year contract extension with Ferrari, ending speculations about his departure. The move comes after rumors circulated about Vasseur’s potential exit due to the team’s failure to progress in the 2024 championship challenge. Sainz mentioned that the extension might have been a strategy to silence the noise surrounding Ferrari. The decision could also dispel any talks of Ferrari pursuing Christian Horner, who was recently dismissed by Red Bull. Sainz has a positive relationship with Vasseur and believes that the Team Principal will continue to excel in his role at Ferrari.
